5 CFR 430.207 - Monitoring performance.

(a)Minimum period. An appraisal program shall establish a minimum period of performance that must be completed before a performance rating may be prepared.

(b)Ongoing appraisal. An appraisal program shall include methods for appraising each critical and non-critical element during the appraisal period. Performance on each critical and non-critical element shall be appraised against its performance standard(s). Ongoing appraisal methods shall include, but not be limited to, conducting one or more progress reviews during each appraisal period.